How To Manage The Narcissist In Your Life

There’s bound to be at least one in your clan. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself.

- Esther Crain, Anthea Levi, Amanda Macmillan, Norine Dworkin-Mcdaniel, and Jessica Migala

Resist arguing.

To narcissists, everything is a competition, and they’re committed to winning at all costs. “Remember that they’re usually driven by an unconscious sense of inferiority,” says Joseph Burgo, PhD, author of The Narcissist You Know. It’s best to listen politely, then tactfully excuse yourself.

Play the opposite role.